Kudos to Filosophy for having an assortment of vegan options both savoury & sweet. While I walked…read morepast the place when I go out for my morning walks I had never actually stepped inside. Located just west of Ossington Avenue on the north side of Bloor Street the place was really inviting inside with really friendly counter staff. Because I was craving something and since all the regular vegan places don't open until after 9:00 am I decided to see if Filosophy had any vegan options. I was so glad I stopped. Not only did they have a selection of vegan options but they were not the usual things you see in vegan bakeries. I opted for their Linzer cookie which was delicious. More businesses need to learn from Filosophy that having vegan options increases your customer base.

Over priced coffee and a hipster hub. The Nutella latte I ordered wasn't mixed properly so it sat…read moreat the bottom but even the decaf was good despite that. Not worth the money but still good. The treats are where they earn their points. Everything from the spinach and feta pies to the croissants dipped in the soup of the day finishing off with something delectable like their nata is perfection. There's a ton of vegan and gluten free options as well! They have a gorgeous chalk wall that is covered in sayings and lovely quotes, some framed, that gives it its niche. There is limited seating and a few outdoor tables so best to get there early if you're looking to stay around, bonus is the heavenly smell as they bake throughout the morning! A definite snack spot but the coffee is flavoured in multiple ways for a reason.

Super lovely neighborhood spot with a genuine community vibe--and easily one of the best breakfast…read morecroissants we've had in a while. We tried the egg & cream cheese and the ham & Swiss, and wow... insanely buttery, perfectly flaky on the outside, and soft on the inside. This was definitely due to everything being made fresh in-house. When we ordered, we caught a glimpse of trays of butter-loaded croissants at the back, ready to go into the oven. My partner straight up said it was the best croissant she's ever had--so that says a lot. Drinks held up too. The strawberry latte was super refreshing, with a tangy syrup that paired really nicely with the espresso. My dirty chai was solid, though I was a bit bummed they didn't have stovetop chai--it just hits different. I liked how they host local artists' works & shows too. It's a very intimate & community driven cafe.

Great coffee, love the atmosphere and the location is great as well! Between the Dan and O'Connor!…read moreFriendly staff and not expensive

Dineen Coffee on Bayview is their northern outpost cafe. Expect to be greeted by houseflies. Lots…read moreof flies inside. Way too many house flies flying around everywhere in this cafe. One fly flew into my drink. Another fly flew onto my cookies. You wonder why they don't have pest control management at this location. Fruity coffee. Overpriced pastries. Curmudgeons in the crowd.

Nice little coffee shop. Friendly service, good coffee and baked goods, nice seating area. Some…read moreoutside seating as well.

This was my first visit and immediately loved the heritage home feeling of the outside! Inside was…read moresuch a warm vibe and it was very busy for 10:30am Saturday. I loved the mixed customers of all ages! Lots of delicious looking baked goods. They said some are baked in-house like the chocolate chip cookies. And so many delicious lattes and beverages! They had a patio too. I didn't get anything this time but hope to be back in town another day!

I love this coffee shop in Richmond Hill. It's very spacious inside, with lots of drinks and…read moredesserts to order from. There are lots of seating inside, and I think it's a great place to get work done. The wifi is free and was very stable. They also have a small patio to sit outside on. Free parking behind the coffee shop as well. The only downside was the lack of outlets in the shop to charge your laptop. I sat beside one outlet but it didn't take my plug and kept coming out. It was also warmer than usual, so I wish the AC was turned higher because it was very hot inside the coffee shop. I ordered the matcha latte with oat milk. It was OK. It seemed more like a milk drink than a matcha drink based on the ratio. I would definitely come back and try out their desserts though. They look very good.

This place is cute, quaint, and also cozy. I had to do some online work so we came here. It was…read morequite busy when we arrived, almost every seat and table was taken but we managed to find some stools against the counter in the back. I got the Lavender Latte with oat milk and my boyfriend got the Apple Cider. I really enjoyed my latte: it was smooth, the oat milk was creamy and complemented the espresso, and the lavender shined through. It was a great latte. They had a vast menu with many drinks and breakfast items. They had so many pastries to choose from! From croissants, baklava, bread/loaves, I'm sure there's something for everyone here. The further you go inside, it gets dimmer and there's not as much light. The interior has alot of yellow lighting, so that paired with working in the back on my laptop was a little straining on the eyes for me. I would've preferred working by the front but all those tables were occupied. Also it seems like there's a good amount of people working remotely here. All in all, I liked it here and I would come back to try their pastries and Turkish coffee.

This is my go-to spot for a mental reset on my typical work-from-home Fridays. It's the perfect…read moreexcuse to step away from the laptop, conveniently located at Redpath and Eglinton (just a few blocks from the Line 1 station) and a 5 minute walk from my place. The staff is always friendly, and the mocha is a reliable afternoon pick-me-up. The interior is pleasantly dark and welcoming, with large cozy tables and low lighting that give it a snug, English-pub vibe. I often see other remote workers camped out with their laptops, though I've yet to commit to a full work session myself. My visits are strictly of the grab-and-go variety so far. What really sets this place apart is the authentic selection of English pastries. While I'm not a meat pie person, I love that they have them here. It's a nice little nostalgic nod to my time in the UK, even if I'm just ducking in for a coffee and croissant. A solid choice for a caffeine fix, a friendly face, and a brief change of scenery from your home office.

Best coffee ever. The lattes are to die for…read moretheir flavours are all made in house latte art is awesome

If you're GF Not Worth Jumping Through the Hoops…read more When I found this place online, I was so excited. When one must follow a gluten-free diet, it is so nice to find places where you can eat what everyone else gets to enjoy. This was anything but enjoyable. I was planning a little Halloween getaway to Kingston and searching for a new and exciting breakfast place to stop on my way there. I found Heaffles and read through their website--I'm always very careful and vet my restaurants before the trip and plan food meticulously, you have to when you cannot eat gluten. The site stated that if you want a gluten free waffle, you must call 24 hours ahead of time. I immediately thought that was ridiculous (that eliminates any possibility of a GF person walk-in from eating there) but messaged them on Instagram. I asked if I could message then and schedule or did a I have to call. They told me I must call the day before. Pain in the bum, but I set a reminder in my phone and did so. The next day, I show up. Such a cute place and the breakfast that kicks off a trip always makes me so happy. We don't eat out much at all, living so rurally. It had also been ages since I'd enjoyed a GF waffle, so excitement was high. This place has a ton of potential. The seating is cute, the bathrooms clean and so beautifully decorated. There is even a little cubby with cushions that would make it feel as though one was having breakfast in bed. I really did fall in love with the space. There didn't appear to me to be a traditional server comes to your table. You walk in and place your order at the counter. I ordered a Flat White to drink along with a water and a gluten-free coconut rush. The young lady at the counter was very quick to tell me that they had a customer coming in to get a GF waffle and that they only had enough batter for one waffle and that I would need to try again and call 24 hours beforehand. Right before I told her I was that customer, my brain was like, what? You have enough batter for ONE waffle??? I make GF stuff all the time. It is NOT that expensive. And what if you mess up that ONE waffle (and they did because she didn't listen to me)? I said, "Oh, I called yesterday." And I had driven a very long way. I would hate for anyone else to do that and end up disappointed. After that, I was allowed to order my waffle. Coconut is my favourite sweet flavour, but it came with strawberries and strawberry syrup. I told her THREE times I didn't want the strawberries or the syrup. Strawberry jam, jelly syrup...I hate them all, also cannot stand cooked fruit. She told me she could put the strawberries on the side and that they were uncooked. I said that was okay, but reiterated AGAIN that I do not want or like the strawberry syrup. I thought I might get my drinks at the counter, but she said they would bring everything to my table. I sat within view of the counter by the window. I assumed, as at most places, the drinks would come out first. I had started on the Terra Health heartburn kit to kick my PPI script and needed to take the supplements before eating. Some ladies came in after me and they got their drink order while I sat and waited. The waffle came out, and I was too panicked by not taking my supplements to pay that much attention and told them I needed some water and that I didn't have my coffee yet. They came back in a few minutes and in the meantime, I saw that the waffle I'd paid nearly $30 for, along with a very tiny flat white coffee, was drenched...every inch in yucky strawberry syrup. I'm a silver lining kind of girl, so I told myself to try it, maybe my tastes have changed. Nope. It was this strong, chemically strawberry flavour that made me gag. Talk about disappointed. At this point it was late in the morning and I was starving. I opened up the waffle (the size, even if they'd managed to listen to my order was not worth what I paid) and ate some of the filling out. The only waffle that had no nasty syrup was at the fold and I ate the four bites I could. The coffee was literally 3 swallows. I left hungry and angry. And in all that time, no one ever came back to ask me how the order was...and I knew I couldn't send it back because that was their ONE GF waffle batter of the day. I had to stop at Wendy's and spend another $10 for a bunless burger after. I would never go back. The ask and not having the batter available is beyond RIDICULOUS, despite the fact they don't listen, which makes a GF person VERY nervous. You couldn't pay me to eat there again. Poor service, poor value and food I couldn't stomach. Not for me.

Overpriced compared to Goat Coffee…read more Matcha Latte was $8 and had zero desirable flavour.

Oliver Coffee Bar located in East York near Pape and Fulton Ave serves up coffee and other treats…read morein a relaxing space. The cafe has both caffeinated as well as non-caffeinated options available as well as pastries for sale. They also have unique seasonal drinks like the tres leche latte, razzy mocha, lavender latte, etc., changing with each season. There is some indoor seating, however, they also have a small patio in front as well to enjoy your coffee. I opted to stop by Oliver Coffee Bar on a hot Wed afternoon, needed some iced coffee to cool down. Upon entering the space, the seasonal drink board had some interesting options, however, I decided to get an iced Americano. My coffee was made at a reasonable time and it tasted good. I decided to chill on the patio for a few minutes enjoying my beverage before I was on my way. Service was friendly, the place wasn't busy at all considering it's about a 7-10 min walk from Pape subway station. Overall, a good coffee shop in the East York area - something to try if you're in the area!

It was my first time and a great experience too the cold brewed coffee was delicious.read more

Cute coffee place! Can choose drinks hot or cold. They use coffee beans from Library coffee. And…read morematcha from Japan. Non dairy milk options available. Tried the iced blueberry latte (less sweet) and it was good but wish there was more blueberry flavour. I asked what they use for the blueberry and he said they make it in house.